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Consumer worries about their health and the environment are drawing attention to the usage of genetically modified food on a global scale. The study aims to provide fresh insight into how consumers view GM foods and how they plan to respond to them. Data were collected from Chinese consumers, who are at the advanced stage of GM food, and Ghanaians, who are at the early stage of GM food. The data were analyzed using Smart PLS, R-Studio, and SPSS. Based on a valid response from nine hundred and seventy-six (976) respondents across the two countries, the results demonstrate the dynamics of GM acceptance among consumers and provide valuable insights for policymakers and businesses in the GM foods industry. Our research adds up to the relatively fewer studies which have addressed GM food consumption likelihood from consumers across different stage of GM food readiness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study explores the role of avatar tour guides in influencing travelers' environmental awareness and support for local communities within virtual regenerative tourism. Through three experimental studies, the findings reveal that avatars, strategically designed to vary in gender (female versus male), attire (naturalistic versus commercial), and communication styles (naturalistic versus commercial), play a pivotal role in cultivating rapport with tourists. This enhanced rapport not only amplifies engagement but also fosters a deeper environmental consciousness and support for local communities. The study integrates Communication Accommodation Theory and Theory of Engagement into tourism research, offering actionable insights for optimizing virtual regenerative tourism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Amidst growing concerns about environmental degradation, global trends increasingly emphasize the urgency to adopt eco-friendly consumption patterns. This paradigm shift drives the emergence of sustainability-centered products, especially in the cosmetics sector. Despite experiencing substantial growth, the eco-friendly cosmetics industry in Indonesia continues to grapple with various obstacles that require resolution. In addition, researchers' attention to green cosmetics still needs to be increased. This study integrates environmental consciousness into the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) framework to bridge this research gap. The main objective is to comprehensively examine consumers' intention to purchase environmentally friendly cosmetic products. By employing a quantitative approach, we surveyed a sample of 305 respondents from Indonesia. The collected data was then analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) technique to validate the hypotheses. The results showed that environmental consciousness and subjective norms directly and significantly affect consumer attitudes. Likewise, environmental consciousness, subjective norms, and consumer attitudes influence consumers' intention to purchase green cosmetics. In addition, it was revealed that consumer attitude serves as a potential mediator in mediating the effect of environmental consciousness and subjective norms on consumer purchase intention. This study offers insights into sustainable cosmetics. Companies can use this to enhance marketing strategies for environmentally conscious products.

Consumers’ growing concern for a healthy life has increased the production and use of eco-friendly products. Green marketing refers to the practice of conducting business based on its environmental benefits. Despite the health benefits of green marketing, many consumers remain unaware of it and its associated products. The study aims to provide consumers’ views and perceptions of green marketing in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India. The research is based on the primary data collected from consumers using a structured questionnaire to understand their perceptions of eco-friendly or green products. The study identifies the importance of green marketing and the critical role of green products in people’s daily lives. The key factors influencing the buying decision of green products among customers have been identified, along with the reasons for the non-use of green products by other customers. The results show that consumers in Kadapa City, although aware of green marketing, have a low preference for buying green products. The study concludes that the highly influential factor that encourages customers to buy more green products is environmental motive, but the expensiveness of green products is the major reason for the low-level buying of green products by customers.

A growing body of research focuses on individual environmental consciousness as an alternative and complement to regulatory and economic policy strategies for sustainable development. However, existing studies failed to explain the complex associations between individual environmental consciousness and conservation practices. This study constructs a framework of environmental prefigurative politics - technologies of the self (EPP-TS) to investigate how the mobilization of technologies of the self can lead to the subjectivization of individual environmental consciousness, thus enabling environmental prefigurative politics to shape specific conservation practices. First, this study argues that a range of technologies of the self, including discursive, incentive, and disciplinary technologies, are mobilized to subjectivize individual environmental consciousness. Second, the subjectivization of individual environmental consciousness prompts and institutionalizes the improvisation of environmental prefigurations, embodying the political imaginaries and power structures that environmental prefigurative politics aspire to realize in society. Third, environmental prefigurative politics also influence the development pathways and situated agency of nature conservation, thereby shaping specific conservation practices. Finally, this study also critiques the environmental prefigurative politics under authoritarian environmentalism, as it also reinforces authoritarian power in subjectivizing individual environmental consciousness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite increasing interest in sustainable experiences in the tourism sector, our understanding remains limited in terms of how customers' environmental consciousness affects their behaviours toward vegan experiences. Thus, this paper explores the consequences of environmental consciousness among customers in vegan service settings. Using the responses of vegan restaurant customers, the results of partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) reveal that environmental consciousness leads to positive behaviours through both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in customers. Furthermore, results of multi-group analyses show that the impact of extrinsic motivation on customers' attitudes and behavioural intentions is only significant among those who visit vegan restaurants frequently. In contrast, the impact of intrinsic motivation on customers' behaviour are significant for both customer groups. The current study contributes to existing hospitality research by exploring the consequences of customers' consciousness in the vegetarian service context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The waste problem requires a multidimensional approach, especially in processing and sorting at the source, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals of achieving zero waste in the future. The waste bank program has been introduced to support waste reduction and the circular economy, but public interest in recycled products remains low. Banten Province, one of the five provinces with the highest waste tonnage in Indonesia in 2022, showed interest of only 19.3%. This study aims to identify the factors influencing public purchase intention of recycled products, with product trust as a mediating variable. Through online questionnaires and data analysis using SEM PLS, involving 158 respondents in Banten Province, it was found that environmental consciousness, environmental concern, perceived value, and perceived risk significantly influence the purchase intention of recycled products. Additionally, these factors also significantly affect product trust. Mediation analysis shows that product trust can mediate the relationship between environmental consciousness and environmental concern with purchase intention, but it is not optimal in mediating the impact of perceived value and perceived risk. Recommendations for environmental activists in Banten Province include increasing the credibility and clarity of information regarding recycled products, as well as ensuring the cleanliness and safety of these products to directly enhance public purchase intention and support the circular economy in Banten Province. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study examines the factors that drive behavioral willingness to reduce plastic consumption and socially responsible consumption behavior through the Stimulus–Organism–Behavior–Consequence (S‐O‐B‐C) framework. The study involved 440 retail consumers from the United Arab Emirates, utilizing a four‐wave time‐lagged design. To investigate the hypotheses, the research employed structural equation modeling. The study results suggest that environmental consciousness and values are positively related to environmental knowledge and environmental self‐identity. Furthermore, environmental knowledge and environmental self‐identity are positively linked with the willingness to reduce plastic consumption, while socially responsible consumption behavior is positively associated with the willingness to reduce plastic consumption. Additionally, policy support positively moderated the connotation of environmental knowledge with behavioral willingness to reduce plastic consumption and socially responsible consumption behavior. The proposed S‐O‐B‐C framework enriches the literature on plastic consumption to understand retail consumers' perspectives in an emerging country context. The findings provide insights that will help practitioners and academics understand consumers' plastic consumption intention and formulate strategies that will increase the involvement of consumers in plastic conservation activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper argues that a proper response to the onset of potentially catastrophic human-induced climate change requires an understanding that is both broader and deeper than that which frequently informs current policies and that focusses on technological solutions and some behaviour modification. Such a technologically orientated response is seen as standing in danger of reinforcing what are argued to be the key underlying causes of anthropogenic climate change: immoderate anthropocentrism and conceiving nature essentially as purely a resource. A view of nature that seeks to characterize and respect nature’s intrinsic moral standing that is based on recognizing its inherent integrity, normativity and intrinsic value is developed. The genuinely receptive-responsive relationship with nature that emerges is argued to lie at the heart of the kind of environmental consciousness that can properly address climate change issues and that therefore constitutes a central concern of climate change education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study examines the reasons why Generation Z chooses to engage in green travel behavior (GTB). It investigates the role of environmental consciousness, environmental attitude, and green self‐efficacy in influencing GTB, using self‐determination theory (SDT) as a framework. The study uses survey data from a diverse group of Generation Z individuals to reveal insights into the factors that influence sustainable travel decisions. The findings emphasize the importance of key factors in driving GTB among Generation Z. Environmental consciousness is a key predictor of GTB, and it influences GTB through its mediating effect on environmental attitude. Green self‐efficacy also plays a significant moderating role, strengthening the relationship between environmental consciousness and GTB. By shedding light on the interplay of these motivational factors, the study makes theoretical contributions to the literature on sustainable travel behavior and SDT. These insights can help policymakers develop interventions that promote intrinsic motivation; nurture environmental values and empower Generation Z to be leaders in sustainable travel, shaping a greener and more responsible future of travel. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study offers a thorough investigation on the strategies necessary to attract and retain environmentally conscious customers in the E-Retail market in Southeast Asia. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) have been deployed to analyze the intricate relationships among the sustainable business practices, consumer engagement strategies, technological interventions for sustainability, integration of a triple bottom line approach, and the balance between sustainability and profitability. Hypotheses testing on the empirical data have revealed that there is no significant relationship between sustainable business practices and attracting and retaining environmentally conscious customers. However, there are positive correlations between consumer engagement strategies, technological interventions for Sustainability, and the integration of triple bottom line approach with client attraction and retention. The work highlights the importance of a thorough sustainability plan, in-line with consumer expectations. Practical consequences emphasize the importance of tailoring marketing efforts, ensuring effective communication, and implementing technological advancements to improve the eco-friendly shopping experience. Difficulty in establishing a balance between sustainability and profitability have been highlighted as a prominent challenge for the e-retailers.

Russia is one of the key players in Africa. The development of diplomatic, trade, cultural relations with African countries is important in creating Russian economic relations with the outside world. In 2020–2022, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the tourist flow from Russia to Tanzania increased, which led to an increased demand for service professionals who know the Russian language. The research conducted allowed to determine the historical peculiarities of relations between Tanzania and Russia and the organizational and pedagogical potential of higher education in Tanzania with the aim of implementing a model of eco-awareness formation in the Russian language. There are 9 bachelor’s, 6 master’s and one doctoral program of training specialists in the field of natural sciences, as well as management in the field of ecology and tourism. The application of the developed training programs, as well as the model of students’ eco-awareness formation will allow to get up to 10 specialists of bachelor level (with knowledge of Russian and natural-scientific terminology) within the period of mastering the basic educational program (three years); training a specialist of master level (with knowledge of Russian and natural-scientific terminology) has a planned indicator from three to five specialists within the period of mastering the basic educational program (two years); training a specialist of doctoral level (with knowledge of Russian and natural-scientific terminology) has a planned indicator from one to two specialists. The information obtained in the course of the research is of interest for the ministries and departments of the Russian Federation in terms of planning international events and cooperation.

AbstractThis research paper aims to investigate the correlation between green marketing practices, leadership commitment, environmental consciousness, and environmental performance within the pharmaceutical sector in Jordan. By employing a quantitative research methodology, this study provides valuable insights into the interaction of variables through the collection of empirical data from 11 pharmaceutical companies. Through an online survey, we obtained 287 responses by employing a random sampling technique. The utilization of SPSS and AMOS demonstrates a notable level of efficacy in the context of conducting analytical investigations. The findings of the study provide empirical evidence in favor of the proposed hypotheses, indicating that the implementation of green marketing significantly influences a company’s level of environmental consciousness, therefore affecting its environmental performance. Furthermore, the study provides valuable insights into the moderating impact of leadership commitment and the mediating role of environmental consciousness in this association. The research presents a novel perspective by directing its attention towards the Jordanian pharmaceutical sector, a domain that has hitherto received limited scholarly scrutiny. It elucidates the complex interconnections among the examined variables, imparting a nuanced comprehension imperative for successfully propelling sustainability endeavors. Through a comprehensive examination of the interplay between leadership and marketing practices, this research contributes to the understanding of how organizations can optimize their sustainability efforts by fostering environmental consciousness and improving performance. By delineating the specific roles that leadership and marketing play in this context, this study offers valuable insights that can inform strategic decision-making and enhance the effectiveness of sustainability practices within organizations.

This study draws on the social information processing theory to investigate the link between environmental-specific transformational leadership (ESTFL) and organizational environmental reputation. The study investigates the interplay of environmental consciousness as a mediator and green technology dynamism as a moderator. A multi-wave time-lagged research design comprised 412 employees in Chinese hospitality and tourism organizations. The hypothesized model was tested by using Partial Least Square Structural Equation. The results show a positive association between ESTFL, environmental consciousness, and organizational environmental reputation. Moreover, the results suggest that the connection between ESTFL and environmental reputation is mediated by environmental consciousness. Notably, the presence of green technology dynamism was found to moderate this mediation, resulting in higher levels of environmental reputation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tourist destinations thrive on sustainable development. Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, representing energy-efficient advancements in aviation that are pivotal to advanced air mobility (AAM), have garnered attention. Yet, the discourse on eVTOLs' role in tourism remains scant. This study, drawing from 450 samples in the Mogan Mountain Scenic Area, introduces the AAM-tourism acceptance model (ATAM). It integrates the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and technology acceptance model (TAM) theoretical frameworks, incorporating environmental consciousness, perceived safety, hedonic motivation, and personal innovativeness, assessing their influence on tourists' eVTOL usage intention through a structural equation model (SEM). The results reveal that environmental consciousness significantly impacts hedonic motivation and perceived usefulness, driving eVTOL adoption. Furthermore, personal innovativeness influences intention through hedonic motivation and perceived behavioral control. Therefore, environmental consciousness and hedonic motivation align deeply with eVTOL attributes, both significantly positively influencing intention to use. Thus, the study validates eVTOL's viability in tourism and its potential for sectoral expansion. Moreover, it offers insights into how psychological factors shape eVTOL adoption, guiding the promotion of eVTOL sightseeing services and informing research on AAM acceptance across various domains. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigates the influence of psychological factors and socio-demographic characteristics on the actual purchase of organic foods based on environmental consciousness. The theory of reasoned action and Hirose's two-phase decision-making model act as the major informers to develop the research hypotheses. Through an online questionnaire survey, responses were collected from a sample of 275 Japanese consumers who bought organic foods based on environmental consciousness at least once. Structural equation modeling is used to analyze the data. This study shows that the key to promoting actual purchase lies in three factors: social norm, past experience, and willingness to pay (WTP). Attitude towards actual purchase negatively influenced actual purchase, and environmental awareness was the determinant for attitude towards actual purchase but not for actual purchase. Thus, only increasing environmental awareness is not enough to increase the actual purchase. Moreover, we could increase the actual purchase by making an effort to reduce the feelings of the unaffordability and inconvenience of organic foods, which also negatively influence WTP and negatively and indirectly influence actual purchase. This study finds that the behavior execution process is the main driving force influencing actual purchase rather than the attitude development process in terms of psychological factors behind organic food consumption based on environmental consciousness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Amid increasing concerns about plastic pollution and its negative impact on ecosystems, this research explores the relationship between environmental consciousness and the desire of urban consumers in Yogyakarta City to purchase products with eco-friendly packaging. Using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as a foundation, we aim to unveil the factors influencing consumer preferences toward sustainable packaging alternatives. Through a quantitative approach, this study involved 150 respondents who were selected purposively, with data analysis utilizing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Findings indicate a significant relationship between environmental consciousness and positive consumer attitudes towards sustainable packaging, emphasizing the crucial role of environmental consciousness in driving preferences for eco-friendly options. However, consumer attitudes alone do not directly increase the willingness to purchase these products. Instead, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control emerge as the primary determinants, highlighting the strong influence of social pressure and personal efficacy beliefs on sustainable purchasing decisions. This study not only contributes to the theoretical discourse on consumer behavior in environmental sustainability but also offers practical insights for policymakers, businesses, and environmental campaigns in promoting a culture of sustainable consumption through effective communication strategies, policy interventions, and market-based solutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article weaves together autoethnographic accounts, feminist readings of technology, agency, and performance, and historical points of reference to address the current gender gap in urban cycling in the UK. Through the lens of everyday performance, I examine how females on bicycles are marked as both highly visible spectacles and invisible 'others'. In developing the feminist promise of the mechanically monstrous cyborg, I offer a new revolutionary figure of hope – the cycleborg – who puts her otherness to use. In doing so, she calls attention to the need re-think hegemonic attitudes towards mobility, agency, and environmentally conscious action. My argument for the performative and revolutionary potential of the cycleborg reconciles everyday gendered performance with environmental consciousness, and is analysed through two contemporary performances: Katie Mitchell's Atmen (2013) and Hanna Cormick's The Mermaid (2020). By examining the use of hybrid actors in these performances as tools for promoting social responsibility and radical statements about climate change, I propose, with a romantic, feminist, and fierce hope, that the cycleborg both offers a contemporary vehicle for environmental change and opens possibilities to claim a new kind of space in the world. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Climate change and environmental sustainability require effective environmental education and sustainable behaviour promotion. It studies how VR and AR may teach sustainability, focusing on green energy and sustainable practices. This qualitative study analyses how VR and AR alter behaviour and environmental awareness. This comprehensive study examines how VR and AR technology affects sustainability education from the perspectives of students, professors, and professionals from many fields. VR and AR's revolutionary potential in environmental education is examined by 30 handpicked participants. The study found that these tools provide immersive learning that combines theory and practice. Their ability to educate, empower, and raise environmental consciousness is valued by students, professors, and staff. VR and AR promote sustainable living and environmental causes. Participants are hopeful about their future roles, demonstrating VR/AR's growing importance in education and sustainability. Teamwork, quality material, and ongoing learning are needed to address affordability, accessibility, and inclusion. In this study, educators, policymakers, and scholars learn how immersive technology might make society more sustainable and eco-friendlier. It stresses the power of VR and AR in sustainability education to empower individuals and benefit the environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article examines the challenges associated with implementing and designing educational programmes on intangible cultural heritage (ICH) concerning environmental consciousness. These include (1) students being disconnected from the context of the ICH elements of the programmes; (2) teachers lacking adequate ICH training in designing and implementing the programmes; and (3) a Kafkaesque bureaucracy and incommensurability between actors. These programmes relate to a trend derived from UNESCO and European Union interests in transmitting ICH through education. Some of these challenges are surpassed by 'avocational individuals' who go beyond their job descriptions to enhance student learning. The article demonstrates how such programmes redefine human–environment relationships and make practical suggestions. Although the ethnographic examples are from Greece, the findings are arguably relevant to other places with a similar educational and social context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The current study explored the biocentric view in the selected poems of Elizabeth Bishop, highlighting an ecocritical arena of her poems. Furthermore, this idea represented Bishop's anti-anthropocentric perspective; while prevailing her biocentric view. The study deployed the content analysis methodology to analyze Bishop's biocentric attitude through her representation of animals, environment, natural phenomena, and the abiding relationship of all living things, including humans. In this sense, the study further showed that Bishop's oeuvre reveals a sense of environmental consciousness. Her poetry, particularly the selected poems, demonstrate a biocentric view of life that can be easily perceived in her subjective understanding of the nature and the creatures. This is obvious through her representation of natural phenomena such as seasonal cycles, weather, and physical and ecological elements including air, earth, and water that inculcates poet's environmental consciousness. Hence, by examining the prevailing biocentric view of the poet through an examination of her poetic language, this study shows that the expected environmental imagination elucidates social responsibility for readers, to understand the ecopoetic relationship. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Consumers are increasingly mindful of the influence of their consumption choices on the environment and society, leading to a significant increase in demand for fair trade products. However, while this trend has been rapidly growing in recent years, the market for fair trade products is still in its early stage in the Middle East, despite the region's high per capita income. Focus of the Article: This study investigates the motivations behind fair trade product consumption in the Middle East. By doing this, it aims to provide valuable insights and practical implications for developing effective and tailored marketing strategies to promote fair trade products in the region. Research Question: This study addresses two main questions: (1) To what extent do environmental consciousness, social norms, moral obligation, and attitude influence Middle Eastern consumers' intention to purchase fair trade products? (2) Does gender moderate the relationships between these variables and fair trade purchase intention? Importance to the Social Marketing Field: By shedding light on the drivers of fair trade consumption in the Middle East, a largely under-researched region, this study expands the social marketing literature and informs advancements in the field. The findings equip marketers and policymakers with valuable insights for devising effective and tailored marketing strategies to promote fair trade products in the Middle East market. Method: The data were collected through an online survey administered to 252 consumers in the United Arab Emirates using Qualtrics. Established scales were adopted from prior research to measure the constructs. The hypotheses were tested using structural equation modeling analysis and multi-group analysis. Results: The results showed that attitude towards fair trade products had the highest impact on purchase intention, followed by environmental consciousness, social norms, and moral obligation. Notably, the moderating analysis revealed that while attitude and environmental consciousness had comparable effects across genders, the impact of social norms on the intention to purchase fair trade products was significantly higher for females than males. Moral obligation, on the other hand, only significantly affected males' intention to buy fair trade products. Recommendations for Research or Practice: The study offers valuable insights for marketers and policymakers seeking to promote fair trade products in the Middle East market and highlights the need for tailored marketing strategies that consider gender differences in fair trade consumption. Limitations: The data were collected through a cross-sectional survey of the general public in the UAE based on voluntary participation. While this approach is commonly used in ethical consumption research, the potential for selection bias may limit the generalizability of the results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study explores the relationship between religious beliefs, perceptions of climate change, and preferences for energy frugality in Europe using data from the November 2023 European Social Survey across 22 countries. The research reveals a predominant inclination toward median values in addressing climate change, with subtle variations based on levels of religiosity. Lower religiosity tends to be associated with a nuanced attribution of climate change to human activity. There is a complex interplay between religiosity and the perception of personal responsibility in mitigating climate change, indicating some polarisation but an overall increasing sense of accountability. Religious affiliations show distinct attitudes, with Protestants more inclined to attribute climate change to human causes. Roman Catholics are closer to some Protestants, while other Christian denominations exhibit flexibility and common ground with Islam and Judaism. However, it is concluded that demographics and political alignment play a more pivotal role compared to religiosity levels or religious denominations.

There is no doubt that global attention has shifted to environmental protection given the series of devastations that have occurred and the consequences of such devastations, now manifesting as global warming. People believe that the involvement of banks in this crusade will facilitate the realization of the goals of environmental protection. This study investigated respondents’ perceptions of green banking and the profitability of banks in Nigeria to ascertain how full implementation of green banking will enhance the profitability of banks in Nigeria. The study employed a cross-sectional survey of respondents from First Bank and Access Bank employees in Nigeria. The study performed structural equation modelling to analyse the research data. The results show that green banking will have a significant positive influence on the profitability of banks in Nigeria and that goodwill will mediate the relationship between green banking and profitability by enhancing the image of banks committed to green banking and thus making them attractive. The study makes contributions to practice and to theory.

Environmental concerns have led to increased environmentally conscious practices and the production of green products. However, in an emerging country like Tanzania, young Tanzanian consumers have shown less responsiveness, necessitating an exploration of the factors influencing their purchase behaviour. This study investigates the factors influencing young Tanzanian consumers' decision to buy green products. A quantitative approach was conducted using structured online questionnaires to collect data from 161 individuals aged 18 to 35. The data is analysed using Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling. Results reveal that environmental consciousness and price perception positively influence green product awareness, while green advertising does not. Environmental consciousness exhibits a more significant influence over price perception. Subsequently, green product awareness positively influences green-product buying decisions. These findings indicate that young Tanzanian consumers know about green issues and are ready to pay more for green products. Businesses and policymakers can develop more effective strategies to promote sustainable behaviours and facilitate the transition to a greener economy. This study provides valuable insights into the critical factors driving the purchasing behaviour of green products among young consumers, emphasising the need for targeted efforts to encourage sustainable consumption in emerging economies.

Green cosmetics are becoming increasingly popular as consumers' awareness of the environment grows. This study explores the relationship among Indonesian consumers' attitudes toward green cosmetics, environmental consciousness, behavioral control, subjective norms, product knowledge, purchase intention, and purchasing behavior. Data were collected from 310 respondents through an online questionnaire from various groups of men and women, then analyzed using Descriptive Statistical Analysis and SEM (Structural Equation Modeling). The research findings indicate that attitudes towards green cosmetics significantly influence purchase intention, and environmental consciousness also plays a crucial role in driving purchase intention. Perceptions of behavioral control and subjective norms also significantly affect purchase intention. Product knowledge has a significant impact on attitudes towards green cosmetics. Purchase intention significantly influences actual purchasing behavior. Exciting differences are observed between men and women. Environmental consciousness significantly impacts women's purchase intention, while behavioral control and subjective norms are more dominant in influencing men's purchase intention. The implications of this research are essential for producers and marketers of green cosmetics, offering insights for developing effective marketing strategies. This study highlights the importance of different approaches when targeting male and female consumers, considering the factors influencing their purchase intentions and behavior. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of consumer behavior related to green cosmetics, encouraging environmentally friendly consumption patterns.

This research situates the fresh start mindset—the consumer belief that people can make a new start, get a new beginning, and chart a new course in life—within the neoliberal global milieu and examines the fresh start mindset cross-nationally and as a predictor of interest in environmentally friendly global brands. Theoretically, the authors argue that the fresh start mindset is associated with globally focused beliefs (global identity and environmental consciousness) and globally relevant psychographic characteristics and is predictive of consumer interest in environmentally friendly global brands. Study 1, conducted in countries with varying sociohistorical-cultural trajectories (United States, Mexico, Russia), establishes cross-nationally: (1) a valid fresh start mindset scale; (2) positive relationships between the fresh start mindset and globally focused beliefs as well as personal beliefs and traits (growth mindset, optimism, future focus); (3) that travel abroad, social media use, and religion predict the fresh start mindset; and (4) that the fresh start mindset predicts consumer interest in a global brand's environmentally friendly product. Study 2 provides additional evidence that the fresh start mindset predicts consumer interest in environmentally friendly global brands. Findings indicate the fresh start mindset is an important targeting characteristic for managers of environmentally friendly global brands. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Due to rapid urbanisation, the separation between humans and nature is a critical issue that leads to the eco-deficit culture and hinders efforts to alleviate climate change and biodiversity crises. In this essay, using the most recent scientific findings, we argue that the kingfisher, as a symbolic representation of nature, can act as a bridge that connects humans and nature through many pathways. In science, the kingfisher can be used as an indicator species to evaluate the environmental alterations of the wetland ecosystems, facilitating conservation efforts. In addition, the kingfisher's behaviours embedded in the indigenous communities' knowledge systems to predict environmental variability can be valuable resources for developing community science. The images, memories, and feelings associated with the species can also connect humans' mental realms with the world of other sentient beings, gradually building humans' perceived values of the natural world. With these benefits, with the kingfisher being a symbolic representation, wildlife can play a crucial role in restoring the lost bond between humans and the natural environment. Establishing a stronger connection between humans and nature is expected to significantly impact the transformation of human value systems from eco-deficit to eco-surplus mindsets. Moreover, for the kingfisher to play its role in connecting humans and the natural environment, conservation must be prioritised before some kingfisher species become extinct (e.g. Tasmanian azure kingfisher, Javan blue-banded kingfisher, Mangareva kingfisher, Sangihe dwarf kingfisher, etc.). Separation between humans and nature leads to an eco-deficit culture. We argue that the kingfisher can bridge the connection between humans and nature. In science, the kingfisher is an indicator species to evaluate alterations in wetlands. In indigenous knowledge systems, it is a predictor of environmental variability and is a valued resource for developing community science. Thus, as a symbol, the kingfisher can restore the lost bond between humans and the natural environment, and transform human value systems from eco-deficit to eco-surplus mindsets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study seeks to explore the impact of the sustainable features of running shoes on consumers' inclination to pay a premium price. This research delves into the mediating effect of perceived sustainability and the moderating roles of environmental consciousness and animal conservation in the association between the sustainability features of running shoes and consumers' willingness to pay a premium. Data were gathered through an online survey distributed on Amazon MTurk. This study employed a one-way ANOVA to assess the influence of sustainability features on consumers' willingness to pay a premium for running shoes. Mediation analysis was conducted using PROCESS model 4, and moderation analysis was performed using PROCESS model 1 in SPSS 28.0. The findings revealed the significant impact of sustainability features on consumers' willingness to pay a premium. Perceived sustainability was identified as a partial mediator in the relationship between sustainability features and the willingness to pay a premium. Furthermore, environmental consciousness and animal conservation were identified as moderators influencing the relationship between sustainability features and consumers' willingness to pay a premium. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Hungarian population is traditionally price-sensitive, but they are increasingly concerned about the environment. Are these aspects presented simultaneously or independently in consumer decisions related to food and household goods? How can they use price sensitivity and environmental awareness to define consumer segments? After a literature review, the authors address this question in their research project using a quantitative research methodology on a sample of consumers participating in a Hungarian retail chain’s loyalty programme. With the help of principal component and cluster analysis they can conclude that the combination of these two characteristics seems to be necessary when segmenting consumers. The authors also found that the overall group of environmentally conscious consumers includes both a pricesensitive and a price-insensitive group. This indicates the necessity to move away from a niche market approach towards a broader understanding of green consumption. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study presents a comparative analysis of secondary particle spectra emanating from radiation shielding at a particle therapy center. Employing an innovative protective method, concrete-soil sandwich walls with varying soil layer thicknesses (ranging from 150 to 350 cm) were examined for characterization of their shielding capacity. This research was inspired by the shielding design principles of the MedAustron particle therapy facility. Monte Carlo simulations using FLUKA were conducted to model the transport of therapeutic proton or C-ion beams directed at an Average Human Body Phantom (AHUBO), employing 108 primary particles at their maximum therapeutic energies (250 MeV for protons and 430 MeV/u for C-ions), to investigate the secondary fluxes of neutrons, alpha, beta, and gamma particles. The analysis was conducted within a simplified spherical geometry representing the treatment chamber wall, facilitating the respective spectral characteristics. This research contributes to the development of radiation protection methodologies, emphasizing sustainability and performance optimization for future particle therapy centers. By studying the impact of primary particles on parameters such as neutron flux, dose equivalent, neutron spectrum, alpha particles, beta, and gamma particles, the aim is to design a "green" shielding solution tailored to the needs of the International Institute for Sustainable Technologies of Southeast Europe (SEEIIST). Furthermore, the feasibility of utilizing concrete sandwich walls filled with locally excavated soil has been explored to potentially reduce concrete usage and minimize soil removal during foundation laying, thus promoting environmental sustainability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]